Introduction

Introduction

This tutorial will demonstrate how to make a three dimensional leaf using two layers of fabric fused together with fusible webbing.

Supplies

Supplies

• Small scraps of leaf-colored fabric
• Thread to coordinate with the color of your fabric
• Fusible webbing
• Stabilizer: wash-away or heat-away
• Medium point or fine point Sharpie

Directions

Basic Directions

• Draw a leaf shape on a piece of copy paper or cardboard to use as a template.



• Trace the outline onto your fabric with a Sharpie.



• Iron a piece of fusible web to the back of the design and fuse another layer of fabric to it.



• Set your machine to free motion straight stitch and stitch a center vein and side veins.



• Set your machine for narrow free motion zigzag and satin stitch a center vein.



• Free motion satin stitch around the outer edge of leaf following the marked design.



• Cut around the edge of the leaf, being careful not to cut the stitching.



• Set up your machine with a standard foot, feed dogs up and satin stitch slightly wider than the
  previous zigzag. Lay a piece of stabilizer under the leaf and satin stitch around the edge.



• Remove the stabilizer according the manufacturer’s directions.

Variations

Variations

• For a leaf with a soft edge, instead of fusing two layers of fabric together, insert one layer of fabric into a hand embroidery hoop and follow the instructions, omitting step 3.



• For a leaf that will hold it’s shape, place a piece of stabilizer under the leaf and zigzag a piece of thin craft wire into the outer edge of the leaf. A cording foot or open toed foot with feed dogs up works best for this. Alternatively, you could also stitch the craft wire down the center vein which would leave the edges of the leaf free.



• Vary the size, shape, fabric and design on your leaves for added interest.